Weak revenue growth may limit next government’s budget flexibility: economist

Bangladesh's tax-to-GDP ratio has fallen to around 7 percent
15 December 2025, 09:58 AM

Simpler tax rules can transform our SMEs

For many in Bangladesh, tax compliance is not just a financial burden but an administrative one
14 December 2025, 18:49 PM

Jute goods exports show signs of recovery after four-year slump

Recovery began in July, following an overall export decline of 4 percent in FY2024-25
14 December 2025, 18:48 PM

Army entity gets telecom infrastructure licence

Officials say the army often needs reliable connectivity in hard-to-reach areas where private operators are unwilling to invest
14 December 2025, 18:45 PM

NEIR launching, but its purpose slips through again

The grey market now accounts for as much as 60 percent of handset sales
14 December 2025, 18:43 PM

One-third of local private banks keep NPLs below 10%

Seventeen lenders keep healthier balance sheets amid rising industry bad loans
14 December 2025, 18:36 PM

Tourism picks up as hotels, resorts report 60% occupancy

The peak tourism season in the country runs from November to April
14 December 2025, 18:36 PM

Bangladesh's RMG exports to non-traditional markets fall 3.19% in Jul-Nov

Higher reciprocal tariff to the USA is to blame, experts said
14 December 2025, 14:01 PM

Bank accounts linked to Faisal Karim Masud frozen

The NBR froze the accounts due to Masud’s alleged involvement in the shooting of Hadi
14 December 2025, 05:52 AM

Swadesh job scam locks Tk 31 lakh into insurance policies

Insurer delays refunds to jobseekers as Idra distances itself despite complaints
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Responsible banking

Textbooks remind us that a bank's core functions include financial intermediation, maturity transformation, efficient credit allocation and payment facilitation
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM

RMG industry under strain amid factory closures, job losses

BKMEA chief says, decries rising production costs
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Janata Bank struggles while Sonali recovers

Biannual report to BB shows Sonali Bank’s strong liquidity and asset quality
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh holds just 0.01% of global potato market

The South Asian nation shipped only $14 million worth of the tuber in the 2024-25 fiscal year
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Healthcare market projected to reach $23b by 2033

Bangladesh’s healthcare market is projected to reach $23 billion by 2033, driven by rising demand for quality care and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cancer, a top official of United Hospital Ltd said yesterday.
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR proposes 47% increase in staff to run two new divisions

The NBR submitted the manpower proposal to the finance ministry last week
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s healthcare market projected to reach $23 billion by 2033

United Hospital CEO says at DCCI event on Bangladesh’s healthcare system
13 December 2025, 14:41 PM

Bangladesh holds just 0.01% of global potato market

Experts say at event organised by the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association
13 December 2025, 13:38 PM

Shipbreaking workers' union demands Tk 36,000 minimum wage

The demand was raised at a press conference organised by the Shipbreaking Workers' Trade Union Forum in Chattogram today
13 December 2025, 11:36 AM

Agri credit overdue surges 88% in Sep

BB said the surge signals growing concerns over credit recovery
13 December 2025, 11:29 AM